Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken Recipe
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy meal that is sure to please, you’ve got to try this Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken recipe. It’s a one-pot meal that’s packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights. The chicken is cooked in a savory and tangy barbecue sauce, and is served over a bed of fluffy white rice. Plus, it’s ready in only 30 minutes!
Prep Time
This Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare. You’ll need to gather your ingredients, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and measure out the other ingredients. After that, you’re ready to cook!
Cook Time
This recipe only takes 20 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. That includes the time it takes for the pressure to build up and the time it takes to cook the chicken. So you’ll have dinner ready in a flash!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
1. Turn the Instant Pot to the “Saute” setting. Add the olive oil and the diced onion. Cook for 3 minutes, until the onion is softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the pot, followed by the barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Pour the chicken broth into the pot. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure the vent is closed. Set the Instant Pot to “Manual” and cook for 12 minutes. When the cooking time is complete, carefully do a quick release.
4. Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Serve over cooked white rice.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Two forks
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled to feed a larger crowd. You may also substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the chicken breasts. If you’d like to switch up the flavors, you can use your favorite barbecue sauce instead of the one listed in the recipe.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 497, Total Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 105 mg, Sodium: 973 mg, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 43 g.
Recipe Tips
This Instant Pot Barbecue Chicken is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Simply shred the cooked chicken and add it to the pot with the barbecue sauce. Cook for 5 minutes on the "Saute" setting. Serve over cooked white rice.
If you’d like to make this recipe even faster, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. Simply shred the chicken and add it to the pot with the barbecue sauce. Cook for 5 minutes on the "Saute" setting. Serve over cooked white rice.
If you’d like to switch up the flavors, you can use your favorite barbecue sauce instead of the one listed in the recipe. You can also add additional spices, such as smoked paprika or chili powder, to customize the flavor to your liking.
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